Talent Acquisition Lead/Manager

Talent Acquisition Lead/Manager

Location: Bangalore, India (HSR Layout, Sector-2)

Work Mode: In-office (Monday-Saturday, 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM) with 12 Days of Work From Home per Quarter

Experience: 4+ Years

Qualification: MBA in HR or equivalent

CTC: Offered CTC will be based on (1) Your Current CTC and (2) Your Interview Performance

About Kalvium:

Kalvium is an exceptional startup with a mission to make the world's education more relevant and engaging. Our flagship offering is India's BEST Undergrad Program in Computer Science Engineering, which is offered across 20+ Universities in India.

We are backed by 30+ industry stalwarts like top executives from Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, and PhonePe, as well as luminaries of India's unicorn ecosystem like Anupam Mittal, Kunal Shah, Rahul Chari and Ankit Bhati.

Job Description:

As the Talent Acquisition Lead/Manager, you will be a key player in scaling our team and driving our recruitment efforts. You will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment across various functions, managing a team of recruiters, and implementing best-in-class talent acquisition strategies. This role is perfect for someone with a strong sense of ownership, a hunger for growth and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Recruitment: Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet Kalvium's aggressive hiring goals across both IT and Non-IT verticals.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Hands-on management of the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3-4 recruiters, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure team success and individual growth.
• Lateral & Bulk Hiring Expertise: Successfully manage and execute lateral hiring for niche roles and high-volume bulk hiring campaigns for various departments.
• Process Improvement: Design, implement, and optimize recruitment processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage recruitment projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their hiring needs and provide expert advice on talent market trends.
• Sourcing & Tools Proficiency: Leverage various recruitment tools and platforms, including Naukri, Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and attract top talent.
• Data-Driven Approach: Utilize data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to optimize hiring effectiveness. Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities and progress.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to building and enhancing Kalvium's employer brand to attract passive candidates and position us as an employer of choice.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 4+ Years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in both IT and Non-IT recruitment.
• Extensive experience in managing lateral hiring and executing successful bulk hiring initiatives.
• Subject matter expert in the recruitment vertical with a deep understanding of market trends and best practices.
• Prior experience in leading and managing a team of at least 3-4 recruiters.
• Strong project management skills within a recruitment context, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver on hiring projects.
• Proven ability to set up and implement recruitment processes and ensure their effective execution.
• Hands-on experience with various job portals (Naukri, Indeed), professional networking platforms (LinkedIn), and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Pyjama HR or similar.
• Data-savvy mindset with excellent MS Office skills, particularly advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• High intent, grit, and hunger to thrive and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Why Join Kalvium?

• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing and impactful engineering education company.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced startup culture where your contributions directly impact success.
• Lead and mentor a talented team, fostering their growth and development.
• Shape the future of talent acquisition strategies and processes.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

BYOD Policy: Kalvium operates on a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. Applicants are expected to use their own Laptops for work purposes.

Kalvium's Core Values:

❖ We obsess about student experience and outcomes above all.

❖ We embrace extreme ownership, focusing on outcomes over tasks.

❖ We respect and trust each other.

❖ We disagree with candour and courtesy.

❖ We improve things regularly, rather than chasing perfection.

❖ We learn continuously and seek discovery.

If you resonated with the description and answered 'Oh, that's so me' while reading along, this role is an ideal fit for you.